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Quiz about Burma for Kids
Quiz about Burma for Kids

Burma for Kids Trivia Quiz


How much do you know about the Asian country of Burma, which is also known as Myanmar? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
zebra101
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
376,237
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
713
Last 3 plays: jonnowales (9/10), Guest 125 (0/10), TurkishLizzy (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the capital of Burma? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Is Burma a landlocked country?


Question 3 of 10
3. What shape is featured in the center of Burma's flag? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Like the number of sides on a pentagon, how many countries does Burma share a border with? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The highest point in Burma is the mountain Hkakabo Razi. What mountain range is it a part of? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In which month, the fourth in the Gregorian calendar, is the Burmese new year celebrated? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the currency used in Burma? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Like in the U.S., the head of the government of Burma has what title? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. One environmental problem in Burma is the cutting down of trees in mass quantities. What is this called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What enlightenment-seeking religion is the most commonly-practised religion in Burma? Hint





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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is the capital of Burma?

Answer: Naypyidaw

Burma, also known as Myanmar, is located in Southeast Asia. Its capital city is Naypyidaw, and its largest city is Yangon, which was the capital until 2006.
2. Is Burma a landlocked country?

Answer: No

Burma is not a landlocked country. It has about 1,200 miles of coastline. Burma borders the Indian Ocean to the west. The country has many islands.
3. What shape is featured in the center of Burma's flag?

Answer: Star

The Burmese flag has three horizontal stripes of yellow, green, and red with a white star in the center. The flag was adopted in October 2010.
4. Like the number of sides on a pentagon, how many countries does Burma share a border with?

Answer: 5

Burma borders five countries. They are Bangladesh, India, China, Laos, and Thailand.
5. The highest point in Burma is the mountain Hkakabo Razi. What mountain range is it a part of?

Answer: Himalayas

Hkakabo Razi is part of the Himalayas. It is located in the north of the country on the border with China and India. The mountain has an elevation of about 19,295 feet.
6. In which month, the fourth in the Gregorian calendar, is the Burmese new year celebrated?

Answer: April

In Burma, the new year is celebrated in Tagu, or April. Thingyan is the name of the Burmese New Year Water Festival, which is celebrated in the middle of April for a few days. People gather, dance, and throw water at each other.
7. What is the name of the currency used in Burma?

Answer: Kyat

The Burmese kyat is the currency of Burma. The banknotes all have different colors and pictures.
8. Like in the U.S., the head of the government of Burma has what title?

Answer: President

The president of Burma is elected by the members of parliament instead of the general population. The length of the president's term is five years, and like in the U.S., a president can serve up to two terms. The first Burmese president, Sao Shwe Thaik, became president in 1948. The country also has two vice-presidents.
9. One environmental problem in Burma is the cutting down of trees in mass quantities. What is this called?

Answer: Deforestation

Burma lost about 28,750 square miles of forest between 1990 and 2010, and the country continues to lose more of its forests every year. Some causes of the deforestation include making room for the growing population and agricultural expansion.

Burma has many national parks.
10. What enlightenment-seeking religion is the most commonly-practised religion in Burma?

Answer: Buddhism

Burma does not have an official religion, and the constitution includes freedom of religion. However, almost ninety percent of the country's population are Buddhists.
Source: Author zebra101

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